Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones was an English multi-instrumentalist and singer, and the founder, rhythm/lead guitarist, and original leader of the Rolling Stones. Initially a guitarist, he went on to sing backing vocals and played a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts.
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How much is Brian Jones’s estate worth?
Brian Jones was an English singer and musician who had a net worth of $500 thousand at the time of his death in July 1969. That’s the same as around $4 million in today’s dollars after adjusting for inflation and includes the value of what would eventually become extremely lucrative royalty streams.
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It should also be noted that according to reports at the time, Jones’ estate was actually in debt to the British version of the IRS with debts totaling 200-300 pounds. At the time of his death, Brian had reportedly been earning around 2,500 pounds per week from the band. That’s around $20,000 per week in today’s dollars.
Who did Brian Jones leave his money to?
Brian never made a will, so according to English law his estate would go first to his wife, then his children, then his parents. This meant a legally married wife and legitimate children (which, being Brian, he didn’t have) so his parents were his heirs.
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